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The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will convene tomorrow to observe the moon on Eidul Fitr in 2024.

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To find out when the moon will be seen, which will indicate the conclusion of Ramadan and the happy occasion of Eid ul Fitr, the committee led by Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad will meet at the Kohsar Complex.

The meeting, which will bring together committee members and representatives from the meteorology department, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), and the Ministry of Science and Technology, will be facilitated by Maulana Azad, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

Trials pertaining to Shawwal moon sightings will be presented during the meeting, per convention. After considering this testimony, Maulana Azad will declare whether or not the moon has been seen.

Wednesday, April 10, is Eid ul Fitr, assuming the moon is visible on Tuesday. Eid will be honored on Thursday, nonetheless, if the crescent is not visible.

In order to facilitate the process of seeing the moon, meetings of zonal and district committees would be convened nationwide following Asr prayers at the same time.

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The Meteorological Department has projected a high likelihood of seeing the Shawwal moon on April 9 in an effort to aid with forecasts. Around 19 to 20 hours will have passed by the time of the Maghrib prayer on April 9th, when the crescent is predicted to be born at 11:21 PM. An observer may be able to see the crescent for more than fifty minutes after nightfall.

For Eid ul Fitr, the government has already declared public holidays while the country waits impatiently for the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s decision. Six-day offices will have four public holidays from April 10 to 13, while five-day offices will have three public holidays from April 10 to 12.

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In Punjab, kite flying and trading will be quite expensive.

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The Punjab government has declared a “complete” ban on kite flying and said that those who violate it will face harsh penalties.

With the passage of an amended law by the Punjab Assembly, kite flying is no longer punishable by bail.

Depending on the seriousness of the incident, the offenders could be imprisoned for three to seven years.

Anyone found to be involved in any linked activity, including kite manufacturers and distributors, could be fined between Rs500,000 and Rs5 million.

Anyone spotted flying a kite in Punjab faces a two-million rupee fine, three to five years in prison, or both.

A punishment of Rs. 5 million, five to seven years in prison, or both might be imposed on kite manufacturers or suppliers.

In case of a child, the violator will be fined Rs50,000 for the first time and Rs100,000 for repeating the crime.

Penalties for using life-threatening twine and flying kites have been announced by the Punjab government. Several casualties are reported in parts of Punjab due to use of dangerous thread.

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With SIFC assistance, Pakistan develops EV infrastructure.

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With major assistance from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), Pakistan’s EV industry is expanding, and the government has announced plans to install 10,000 charging stations nationwide by 2030.

A 44% decrease in electricity tariffs for EV charging stations and the provision of $90 million for the development of charging infrastructure are only two of the significant milestones that the project has already accomplished. ADM Group, a Chinese company, has pledged $250 million to build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Pakistan.

According to industry standards, the next generation of electric vehicles that are scheduled for production will be able to go up to 300 kilometers between charges. In an effort to improve environmental sustainability, the government has put new rules for EV charging infrastructure into effect.

To date, the nation’s EV industry has received $250 million in private investment thanks to SIFC’s facilitation. The national EV strategy is being implemented by the council in collaboration with the government, ushering in a new era of ecologically friendly transportation in Pakistan.

It is anticipated that switching to electric vehicles will result in significant fuel import savings and a decrease in carbon emissions, supporting international environmental activities. Standards for the expanding EV ecosystem are intended to be established by the government’s regulations governing charging infrastructure.

The project is a component of a larger plan to create environmentally friendly transportation choices in Pakistan. According to officials, the lower electricity costs for charging stations will contribute to the increased consumer accessibility of electric vehicles.

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The NAB is taking action to extradite Malik Riaz to Pakistan in the 190 million pound case: Tarar

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Property tycoon Malik Riaz has been designated a proclaimed offender, and the NAB is working to have him extradited to Pakistan, according to Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.

Speaking about the Islamabad mega-corruption case, Atta Tarar stated that the NAB had made it clear that Malik Riaz’s investments in Dubai were money laundering.

He said that Malik Riaz and his son were the targets of numerous land-grabbing and corruption charges.

The Minister continued by claiming that the misuse of funds belonging to the Pakistani government is the worst example of corruption.

According to him, the ruling in the 190 million pound case has been portrayed as corruption by the international press.

He added that there is concrete proof of 190 million pounds in corruption.

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